Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI): Plants of the South Bay
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Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Friday |
October 30, 2015
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10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
Joslyn Community Center
1601 North Valley Drive |
Must be an OLLI Member to attend. Membership fee
$30 (Check or Credit Card Only)
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Have you ever wondered about the trees, bushes and plants you see on the streets, lawns, business parks and open fields of the South Bay as you drive by? Or are they just "plants"? Some of these trees and bushes have colorful histories from the Wild West, the Middle East, or Medieval times. Some are good to eat, some are toxic, and some are just plain obnoxious, destroying sidewalks or displacing native species. They all influence the climate, the air we breathe, and the look of Southern California. Come and learn more about the plants of the South Bay.
Howard Manning is a retired Cal/OSHA safety engineer with an MS in Safety from USC. He has been a gardener, naturalist and forager for over 50 years. He is a past member of the Northern Nut Growers Association (NNGA). For several years he owned and operated "Harvestin' Howard LLC," which manufactured acorn tortilla chips, elderberry jelly, and a related comic book.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is a program of educational, cultural, and social opportunities individuals age 50 and above. Members experience taking courses in a relaxed atmosphere for the pure pleasure of learning. California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Faculty will present lectures on an exciting variety of topics for OLLI at CSUDH. This is a learning-in-retirement organization for individuals 50+. Participation in the lectures is included with annual membership of $30. Lectures will be held this fall in Carson, Manhattan Beach, and Torrance.
OLLI members are invited to attend the six lectures near their homes or to attend all 18 lectures offered at the three locations. There is no charge for the lectures to current OLLI members, but registration is required.
Upcoming OLLI Events
Date
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Topic
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Presenter
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November 6, 2015
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Endangered Species and International Law Enforcement |
Marie Palladini, J.D., Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration, CSUDH |
November 20, 2015
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The U.S. Constitution: Understanding the Supreme Law,
Part 2 |
Theodore Byrne, J.D., Professor, Department of Public Administration, CSUDH
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For more information, feel free to contact the Older Adults Program at (310) 802-5447. For more classes and activities offered by the Older Adults Program, please visit the Classes and Activities webpage. The Older Adults Program is always offering new events, workshops, lectures and bus trips specifically for older adults ages 55+. For information on these events and trips, please visit the Upcoming Events or the Bus Trips webpage.
